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The number of European households connected to the internet has grown from 30 percent to more than 70 percent since 2006, with Sweden ranked as the most connected country, where 87 percent of households are online.

The London Fire Brigade is considering using Twitter to let the public contact them about 999-style emergencies.

Xperia launcher supports all smartphones and tablets.

UK smartphone users surf the mobile internet more than any other nation, and our phone and TV services are among the cheapest, according to Ofcom.

Britain tops in e-commerce, mobile-data usage and viewing television over internet.

The FBI has announced the arrest of 10 people around the world in relation to the Butterfly botnet which targeted Facebook users through social engineering.

Duo who transformed their bodies to look like plastic dolls break up after public row.

A leaked presentation by Myspace owners Specific Media claims the social network will become a Spotify rival in 2013 and is looking for $50m funding.

Israel is fighting a war in cyberspace as well as on the ground as it attempts to defend itself from millions of cyber-attacks in the wake of the crisis in Gaza.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been testing an iPad app that helps him keep up to date with social networks, employment statistics and public reaction.

We take an in-depth look at Windows Phone 8 to see if Microsoft has finally got it right, and if you should consider making the jump from iOS or Android.

Flooded gambling hub is first city to be affected by huge approaching storm.

Users in Germany will no longer be able to access Besseres Hannover account, in accordance with policy introduced by Twitter in January.

We compare the two Samsung heavyweights - the Note 2 and Galaxy S3

Inmaculada Reinoso Conesa looks behind the reasons Spain's lost generation is trying to make its voice heard.

Megaupload founder says file-sharing site and music service Megabox nearly ready.

We get our hands on the enormous 5.55in Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with S-Pen to see if it's possible to live with such a big phone.

Keir Starmer to set new guidelines on abuse online following recent high-profile arrests over social media comments.

A controversial cybercrime law has come into effect in the Philippines, leading to mass online protests and threats from Anonymous.

With a new year almost upon us, Jon Snade, senior assoicate with Pinsent Masons solicitors looks at the important trends technology companies need to be aware of.

Facebook has announced Gifts, a new feature to allows users to send real gifts, boosting its share price to $21.66.

Facebook has started to delete fake user accounts that are responsible for adding hundreds of thousands of bogus Page Likes.

Andre-Villas Boas speaks in reaction to reports of monkey chants from Lazio fans towards three Tottenham players.

Cybersex and online sex chat rooms targeted in crackdown by Philippines government.

iOS 6 brings new maps, Passbook, an update to Siri and much more; we find out if the update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is worth getting.

iOS 6 will roll out around the world today, 19 September, and we detail when, where and how you can get it.

Apple announces that iOS 6 will be available to download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from 19 September.

Kobo announces two new ebook readers, the 5in Mini, and 6in Glo which features an illuminated touch screen.

Samsung Galaxy Camera will be available in the UK in the middle of October.

Extra privacy features to combat financial fraud, identity theft and viruses.